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a day ago
- Entertainment
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Macron's marital shove disappears from French airwaves
A quick shove. A split-second clip that would have dominated US news for days aired in France for just 24 hours and then it was gone. When a viral video appeared over the weekend showing French President Emmanuel Macron's wife, Brigitte, pushing his face just as he was about to deplane during a visit to Vietnam, not a single French newspaper front page featured it the next morning. Was it because Prime Minister François Bayrou was speaking about the financial efforts the French would have to make under his soon-to-be-unveiled budget? Or that people were detained recently in a string of crypto kidnappings? More likely, it highlighted a cultural divide between France and the Anglosphere – a long-standing French belief that politicians' private lives should be protected. This secret-keeping tradition kept President François Mitterrand's illegitimate daughter hidden for years. It has also meant a delicate silence around other controversial personal lives, like Dominique Strauss-Kahn's notorious womanizing. The former International Monetary Fund chief's arrest on sexual assault charges in New York in 2011 abruptly ended his political career just as he was emerging as a leading presidential contender. The same unwritten rules surfaced in 2014, when Closer magazine published photos of former President François Hollande – disguised by a motorcycle helmet – arriving at the apartment of a friend, where he was reportedly meeting actress Julie Gayet. At the time, Gayet was his girlfriend, even though he still had a live-in partner, Valérie Trierweiler. The story caused a stir, but Hollande's office condemned the 'invasion of privacy,' and the media soon backed off. At a press conference, Hollande faced only one question about his personal life and deflected it with the remark, 'private affairs are dealt with in private,' silencing the throng of French journalists and leaving foreign reporters stunned. So when the video of the Macrons began circulating, the initial media response was swift but short-lived. French outlets played the clip on loop, dissected it briefly, and moved on. But that core rule is now being tested. 'Over time, these kinds of personal stories have become far more difficult to contain than they were 30 or even 20 years ago,' said Thierry Arnaud, an international correspondent and veteran journalist at BFMTV. 'It's true we didn't make a big deal of it, but it's deeply embarrassing for Macron. You're intruding on a couple's intimate moment and it's uncomfortable, both for him and for those watching.' Macron's relationship with Brigitte was always unconventional. They met when he was just 15, and she was his drama teacher at a private school in Amiens. She was 24 years older, married, and a mother of three. What began as mentorship grew into something deeper, and by the time Macron graduated, he had vowed to one day marry her. 'Whatever you do, I will marry you,' he reportedly told her as a teenager. Their story was used as campaign material in 2017, they made a point of making their relationship public, posing in glossy French magazines and describing their marriage as a celebration of an atypical but loving modern family. Any critics were labeled misogynists. 'It was completely a badge of honor at first, a special kind of glamour that added to his (Macron's) image of being daring both politically and personally. He fell in love with his teacher as a teenager and pursued it, come what may. Over time, that picture has eroded,' Arnaud said. After the Vietnam shoving incident, the couple publicly displayed unity that very evening, walking hand in hand through the streets of Hanoi in a clear effort to quell any rumors of domestic discord. But the line between public and private is blurring. Traditionally, the Élysée Palace has maintained a strict policy of never commenting on rumors or politicians' personal lives. However, with the rise of social media and disinformation campaigns they are being dragged into these personal controversies, challenging that long-held stance. In March, conservative commentator Candace Owens revived an absurd conspiracy theory with a YouTube video titled 'Is France's First Lady a Man?' Promoted widely on X, Owens called it 'likely the biggest scandal in political history.' Since then, Owens has produced numerous videos about Brigitte Macron for her 4 million YouTube subscribers, including a multi-part series called Becoming Brigitte. Although the claims are completely baseless and Brigitte Macron has successfully sued two French women for spreading them it has elicited a response from the president. At a Paris event in March 2024, Macron addressed the rumor head-on saying that the worst part of being a president is having to deal with 'the false information and fabricated stories.' 'People end up believing them, and it disrupts your life, even in your most private moments,' Macron said. His words now feel prophetic, with the world speculating on a deeply intimate exchange we may never be let into.
India.com
2 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
French president Macron slapped by wife Brigitte, watch viral video, Macron says, 'Videos are real'
New Delhi: The social media is abuzz and humming with a video that shows French President Emmanuel Macron's face being pushed away by his wife Brigitte as they stepped off an aircraft in Vietnam for the opening leg of a Southeast Asia tour. A few platforms are suggesting that Brigitte actually slapped him. All this happened when the couple was inside the plane, about to deboard. While the French President is clearly visible standing at the doorway, the video shows two hands believed to be of his wife. Macron does not respond to Brigitte after being pushed away. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Emmanuel Macron' 'wife' keeps his pimp hand strong. How humiliating. — Brenden Dilley (@WarlordDilley) May 26, 2025 Macron, for a moment, appears to be shaken but soon gathers himself and waves to the people outside. While deboarding, Macron extends his arm to Brigitte as they descend the stairs, but she declines, choosing to hold the handrail. Later, President Macron, while talking to the media in Hanoi on Monday, 26 May 2025, dismissed the rumours. Talking about the viral video, President Macron said, 'There's a video showing me joking and teasing my wife and somehow that becomes a sort of geo-planetary catastrophe, with people even coming up with theories to explain it.' He went on to criticise the manner in which the video has been presented and interpreted saying that the clip was used as a weapon. However, he agreed that it was authentic. 'The videos are all real, and yes, sometimes people tamper with them, but people are attributing all kinds of nonsense to them.' The Élysée Palace, the official residence of the French President initially denied the incident before trying to water it down to dismiss it as insignificant. However, reports say that a source close to Macron told CNN affiliate BFM TV that the pair was just arguing.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Macron: Trump realises Putin deceived him
French President Emmanuel Macron has sai dthat US President Donald Trump has finally realised that Russian leader Vladimir Putin has been deceiving him. Source: European Pravda with reference to BFMTV Details: During his tour of Southeast Asia, Macron called for preserving the rules-based order in a global context of serious imbalances. He addressed countries such as Vietnam and Indonesia, which have traditionally bought weapons from Moscow but are now looking for alternative suppliers. Macron emphasised that Russia, by waging war against Ukraine with the support of North Korean soldiers, is destabilising Asia, not just Europe. Also, in his opinion, Trump realised that Putin had been deceiving him. "I believe that President Trump has realised that when President Putin told him he was ready for peace, he was lying," Macron emphasised, calling for the longest possible ceasefire. He also stressed that "what is happening in Ukraine is unacceptable and extremely serious". "You cannot declare your readiness for negotiations and carry out attacks at the same time. Such double rhetoric demonstrates the insincerity of any statements about dialogue," Macron added. Background: On 25 May, condemning the latest Russian attack on Ukraine, Trump said that he was considering the possibility of imposing additional sanctions against Russia. Trump did not miss the opportunity to criticise President Zelenskyy. According to him, Zelenskyy is not doing Ukraine any favours "by saying what he says". The Kremlin explained Trump's remarks, in which he expressed dissatisfaction with Putin's orders to intensify shelling of Ukraine in recent days, as "emotional overload". Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
3 days ago
- Politics
France's Macron dismisses video showing wife shoving him in the face
LONDON -- French President Emmanuel Macron played down an apparent spat with his wife Brigette, after a video emerged of what appeared to be the French first lady shoving her husband in the face after they arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, for an official visit. The video showed Macron appearing inside the door of his aircraft shortly after touching down in the northern Vietnamese city late on Sunday. A hand and arm -- with the person not fully visible but dressed in red -- could then be seen appearing to shove the president's face from his right hand side. Macron appeared startled but quickly turned to wave through the open door. Brigette -- wearing a red jacket -- then appeared from the president's right, with the couple then walking down the plane's staircase together to the tarmac. "We are bickering and joking with my wife and a video becomes a sort of geoplanetary catastrophe," Macron told reporters on Monday. "In the world we live in, we don't have a lot of time to lose" on discussing such topics, he added. Speaking on France's BFMTV television channel, Macron denied any "domestic scene," adding, "This is all a bit of nonsense." Macron is in Vietnam as part of a Southeast Asia tour. He will also visit Indonesia and Singapore.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Record
Moment 'Emmanuel Macron's wife slaps him in face' in front of stunned onlookers
The footage, taken at Hanoi airport last night, shows the French president's profile through the door of his official plane before his wife quickly raises a hand to his face and appears to strike him Startling new video has emerged showcasing what looks like a slap from Brigitte Macron to her husband, President Emmanuel Macron, during a tense moment caught on camera while on an official visit. The scene unfolded at Hanoi airport, captured in a clip from last night, with Macron visible through his plane's doorway. Mere seconds after, his spouse Brigitte is spotted swiftly lifting a hand towards his cheek, seemingly making contact. The French leader exhibits a look of astonishment before turning his attention to greet onlookers, promptly followed by the pair descending the aircraft's stairs. Macron then reaches for her hand, but she opts to grasp the stairway's handrail instead. An associate of Macron's, speaking with BFMTV, played down the episode as mere "bickering." between spouses, reports the Mirror. Furthermore, the source remarked: "It was a moment for the President and his wife to unwind one last time before the start of the trip by having a little fun." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron landed in Hanoi on Sunday night, embarking on a week-long diplomatic journey across Southeast Asia, planning visits to Indonesia and Singapore. Today, President Macron is slated to engage in discussions with Vietnamese president Luong Cuong and the General Secretary of the Communist Party To Lam. Following their arrival, President Macron shared reflections on his social media, posting: "The major challenges of the century... can only be met in cooperation with our partners." His message further included: "I've come here to strengthen our ties in key areas: defence, innovation, energy transition and cultural exchanges. Everywhere I go, I'll be saying one simple thing: France is a power of peace and balance." The French President is set to make a state visit to the UK in July. Macron will be residing at Windsor Castle during his visit, which is scheduled from 8th to 10th July, as confirmed by Buckingham Palace earlier this month. This means Macron is likely to arrive in London before Donald Trump. An invitation was extended to the White House for an unprecedented second state visit to Britain back in February, but a date hasn't yet been set. King Charles and Queen Camilla made a historic trip to France in September 2023, with Charles becoming the first British monarch ever to address the French Senate.
